Apr 8, 2022
Deputy Brian Etheridge was a young, enthusiastic deputy just
beginning his career with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in
Wichita Kansas. On a fall afternoon, while finishing up lunch
with fellow deputies, Brian was dispatched to a past action larceny
complaint. What should have been a simple report taking call
ended in Brian being ambushed and shot by the very person he
responded to help. His shooting and the manhunt that followed left
this community, agency, and his family with more questions than
answers. His actions likely saved the lives of several
officers that day.
There are several twists in this story right to the end, along
with "the rest of the story" - how his amazing wife Sarah continues
to mentor and give back to her law enforcement family that has
supported her for over a decade. In her own incredible way she
continues to serve in honor of Brian to ensure his sacrifice is
never forgotten.
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WARNING: Violent Content and strong language may
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